sparks fly

Phrase

 * 1) An angry verbal or physical confrontation takes place.

Usage notes

 * Also in other verb forms, e.g. "sparks flew", "sparks would fly".

Translations

 * Spanish: saltar chispas

Noun

 * 1) A species of fly, Tabanidae chispinus, which carries a small electrical charge, and can be used to power Teslas.